Mon. 04/26 - The Battle of the Joshes
Dozens of people named Josh gathered in Nebraska over the weekend for a battle to crown the ultimate Josh. Who won and why the heck did this happen? I’ve got the details. The precursor to laugh tracks: professional applauders in 19th century France. And the Oscars saw many firsts last night, including one long overdue first for the award ceremony’s set.
Links:
Josh Swain Tells All About Viral 'Josh Fight' And How He Turned A Meme Into A Charity Event (Know Your Meme)
Josh Fight won by very small Josh (A/V Club)
Joshes Battle for Josh Supremacy in Nebraska (NY Times)
Inaugural #Josh Fight is…
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